Associate Chancellor and Chief of Staff (0559U), Chancellor's Office 73628

Associate Chancellor and Chief of Staff (0559U), Chancellor's Office 73628About BerkeleyAt the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature.We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community.Departmental OverviewThe Office of the Chancellor at the University of California, Berkeley provides administrative, organizational, and strategic services to advance the Chancellor's vision, core values, and priorities.Role OverviewThe Associate Chancellor & Chief of Staff (AC CoS) serves as an executive advisor to the Chancellor and manages the people and operations of the Chancellor's Immediate Office. The AC CoS works closely with and represents the Chancellor across a wide range of situations and works closely with various partners, including: the Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost, Vice Chancellors, Vice Provosts, Deans, Chiefs of Staff, Chief Administrative Officers, and Chancellor Advisory Committees.The AC CoS manages sensitive and confidential matters and develops solutions on the Chancellor's behalf. Reporting directly to the Chancellor, the Associate Chancellor & Chief of Staff (AC CoS) will support the goals, objectives, and functions of the Chancellor, the Chancellor's Office, and other campus leaders.The AC CoS will have a fast-paced, dynamic portfolio of responsibilities that include various campuswide short and long term goals, issues, projects, and objectives.The areas of oversight for the AC CoS include:Executive advising.Facilitate the creation and implementation of the Chancellor's strategic and operational plans; special projects and initiatives.Ensures the Chancellor is staffed, briefed, and prepared for all meetings and events; ensures appropriate follow-up from all Chancellor meetings and events; and ensures the Chancellor's calendar is aligned with priorities.Cabinet agenda planning and coordination; Cabinet COS agenda planning and coordination; and Board of Visitors agenda planning and engagement.Works with subject matter experts and other units to coordinate Chancellor engagement approach across all stakeholders (Cabinet, students, staff, faculty, Regents, elected officials, general public, media) - including events and communications.Immediate Office operations and management.ResponsibilitiesServe as strategic advisor and change agent for the Chancellor, providing counsel and expertise and cultivating and sustaining collaborative relationships with internal/external stakeholders.Represent the Chancellor on various highly sensitive and/or broad-impacting meetings, working groups, committees, etc with a diverse range of stakeholders.Stays well-informed and keeps abreast of higher education's current and emerging issues in order to provide the executive broad perspective across the organization.Advises senior management on matters concerning several functional areas, departments, and/or customers to develop and implement long-term strategic decisions that impact the division and organization as a whole.Leads the development, planning, and implementation of broad impacting initiatives and key projects on behalf of the Chancellor and/or in support of the Chancellor's goals.Provides analysis, recommendations, and counsel to the Chancellor on wide-ranging issues and facilitate resolution and follow-through.Required QualificationsSignificant years of experience with progressive increase of responsibility and leadership in a complex, matrixed environment.Excellent ability to lead cross-functionally based on establishing trust, understanding priorities and drivers, and facilitating shared vision.Advanced written and verbal communication as well as presentation and interpersonal skills for influencing and facilitating sustained change.Demonstrated success in advancing the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace.Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience / training.Preferred QualificationsExtensive knowledge of and experience working with UC Berkeley structure and processes.Advanced degree.Salary & BenefitsThe budgeted salary range for this position is $280,000 - $325,000 annually. The full salary range for this position classification is $192,800 - $396,000.

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